Environment variables
– only available for individual devices and OUs –
Environment variables can be used locally on the device. They contain strings.
Defining environment variables
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In the Advanced device configuration, click the Environment tab.
Previously defined variables are shown in the list. Entries from a parent OU are shown with a >>.
- Click New.
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Enter the required variable using the format:
Variable name=value
and confirm with OK.The new variable is shown in the list.
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To encrypt the value of the variable, right-click the variable. Then from the context menu, choose Encrypt value.
When you apply the defined variables later on, make sure you prefix the variable with a dollar sign: $<Variable name>. For further information, see also Where to apply user variables.